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Born on the Fourth of July

  • 1989
  • R
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
126K
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POPULARITY
2,719
153
Tom Cruise in Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
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The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.

  • Director
    • Oliver Stone
  • Writers
    • Ron Kovic
    • Oliver Stone
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Bryan Larkin
    • Raymond J. Barry
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    126K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,719
    153
    • Director
      • Oliver Stone
    • Writers
      • Ron Kovic
      • Oliver Stone
    • Stars
      • Tom Cruise
      • Bryan Larkin
      • Raymond J. Barry
    • 262User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 26 nominations total

    Videos2

    Born On The Fourth of July
    Trailer 2:54
    Born On The Fourth of July
    "Dates in Movie & TV History": July 4
    Video 2:42
    "Dates in Movie & TV History": July 4
    "Dates in Movie & TV History": July 4
    Video 2:42
    "Dates in Movie & TV History": July 4

    Photos227

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    Top Cast99+

    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Ron Kovic
    Bryan Larkin
    Bryan Larkin
    • Young Ron
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Mr. Kovic
    Caroline Kava
    Caroline Kava
    • Mrs. Kovic
    Josh Evans
    Josh Evans
    • Tommy Kovic
    Seth Allen
    • Young Tommy
    Jamie Talisman
    • Jimmy Kovic
    Sean Stone
    Sean Stone
    • Young Jimmy
    Anne Bobby
    Anne Bobby
    • Susanne Kovic
    Jenna von Oÿ
    Jenna von Oÿ
    • Young Susanne
    Samantha Larkin
    • Patty Kovic
    Erika Geminder
    • Young Patty
    Amanda Davis
    • Baby Patty
    Kevin Harvey Morse
    • Jackie Kovic
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Marine Major
    David Warshofsky
    David Warshofsky
    • Lieutenant
    Jason Gedrick
    Jason Gedrick
    • Martinez
    Michael Compotaro
    Michael Compotaro
    • Wilson
    • Director
      • Oliver Stone
    • Writers
      • Ron Kovic
      • Oliver Stone
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews262

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The real Ron Kovic gave Tom Cruise his Bronze Star for his performance in this movie.
    • Goofs
      When the recruiter visits Ronnie's school, he incorrectly refers to Marine boot camp as "13 weeks of hell," when Marine boot camp was only 8 weeks during the timeframe of the movie.
    • Quotes
      • Mrs. Kovic: [sobbing] Don't say penis in this house!
      • Ron Kovic: Penis!
      • Mrs. Kovic: Stop!
      • Ron Kovic: Penis! Big fucking erect penis, Mom!
      • Mrs. Kovic: Stop!
      • Ron Kovic: Penis! Penis!
    • Crazy credits
      Cast credits are sorted by location.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Family Business/Blaze/We're No Angels/The Wizard/The Rosegarden (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      You're a Grand Old Flag
      Written by George M. Cohan
      Performed by the Pride of the 48
      Courtesy of Alshire International, Inc.
      Published by George M. Cohan Music Publishing Co.

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    FAQ1

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 5, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Nacido el cuatro de julio
    • Filming locations
      • Philippines(Vietnam, Mexico)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Ixtlan
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,001,698
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $172,021
      • Dec 25, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $161,001,698
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 25m(145 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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